Textile, particularly household, home or furnishing fabrics, item of clothing or accessory, piece of furniture and furnishing

ABSTRACT

An inventive bed linen in the form of a (large) duvet cover  1   a , a (small) pillow case  2   a  and a cover for a neck roll  3   a  each have functional base elements  1   b,    2   b,    3   b  with openings for inserting a duvet or a pillow. For personalization, removable decorative fabrics  1   c,    2   c  or  3   c  are arranged by means of fastening means, for instance, a hook-and-loop fastener, both on the duvet cover  1   a , the pillow case  2   a  and the neck roll cover  3   a . To facilitate careful washing of the pillow case and duvet cover, the decorative fabrics  1   c,    2   c,    3   c  are detachably arranged at the functional elements  1   b,    2   b  or  3   b . In this way, the base elements  1   b,    2   b,    3   b  can be cleaned under conditions different from those of more delicate fabrics  1   c,    2   c,    3   c  which are usually made from another material.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates to a textile, especially a household, home orfurnishing fabric, such as bedding, curtains and the like, comprising afirst textile element. In addition, the invention relates to acombination of such a textile with a second element arranged at thetextile. Furthermore, the invention relates to an item of clothing oraccessory comprising a first functional element. The invention alsorelates to a piece of furniture or furnishing comprising a firstfunctional element.

2. Description of the Prior Art

For the purpose of creating a personalized living ambience, householdand home textiles, such as curtains, tablecloths, napkins, are chosenaccording to taste. Particular emphasis is placed also on the appearanceof household textiles, such as bed linen and table linen, tableclothsand kitchen towels, blankets and sleeping blankets, and hand towels.Textile products are now increasingly available as sets of matchingcolours and patterns.

The choice of materials is restricted, however, by the differentfunctionality of the textiles and by the fact that desired high-qualitytextiles fail to satisfy the (various) functional requirements. Aparticular problem is presented by the materials' resilience when thetextiles are being used, cleaned or washed.

For clothing, shoes, boots, and accessories such as bags, a compromiseoften has to be struck between the desired material and thus theexternal appearance and practical aspects, such as cleaning or washingof the object.

Similar considerations apply to furniture and furnishings, whoseappearance derives in part from their functionality and a decision ofthe desired appearance has to be made at the time of purchase. Forexample, choosing furniture fabrics, furniture covers (antimacassars),textile floor coverings, wall coverings, roller blinds, slidingcurtains, etc. can be difficult because of the stamp they put on thefurnished interior room in the long term.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Object of the Invention

Proceeding therefrom, the object of the present invention is to providea textile, an item of clothing or accessory, and a piece of furniture ora furnishing whose external appearance can be adjusted to personaltastes, while providing the necessary functionality.

Technical Solution

This object is achieved by providing a textile in accordance with claim1, a combination of that textile with a second element in accordancewith claim 3, an item of clothing or accessory in accordance with claim7, a combination of an item of clothing or accessory with a secondelement in accordance with claim 9, a piece of furniture or a furnishingin accordance with claim 13, and a combination of a piece of furnitureor furnishing with a second element in accordance with claim 15.

The textile, especially a household, home or furnishing fabric, such asbedding, curtains, and the like, comprises a first textile element and,arranged at the first textile element, fastening means for fastening asecond element to the first textile element.

Any kind of textile can be used in connection with the invention, suchas bed linen, a blanket case, a pillow case, curtains, shower curtains,draperies, furniture fabrics, table linen (e.g. tablecloths, napkins,place settings), drying cloths and kitchen towels, a blanket or sleepingblanket, other blankets of all kinds, a towel, and the like. Especially,the first textile element is an element of cloth, fabric or similar thatmust satisfy specific functional requirements. Accordingly, the elementmust withstand certain loads and be cleaned under certain specifiedconditions.

The object is also achieved by a combination of the above-mentionedtextile and a second element arranged at the textile, wherein the secondelement is fastened to the first textile element by means of thefastening means, such that it can be detached and/or removed.

In addition, the object is achieved by an item of clothing or accessory,comprising a first functional element and, arranged at the firstfunctional element, fastening means for fastening a second element tothe first element.

By items of clothing and accessories is especially meant jackets,pullovers, T-shirts, trousers, scarves, swimsuits, caps, gloves,bathrobes, belts, bags, etc. as well as footwear such as shoes,slippers, boots.

An inventive combination consists at least of an item of clothing oraccessory as described and, arranged at the item of clothing oraccessory, a second element, wherein the second element is detachablyand/or removably fastened to the item of clothing or accessory by meansof the fastening means.

The object is also achieved by a piece of furniture or a furnishingcomprising a first functional element and, arranged at the firstfunctional element, fastening means for fastening a second element tothe first element.

The invention can be used in connection with all conceivable furnitureand furnishings, especially textile ones or ones covered with textiles.Examples are lamps, louver curtains, room dividers, roller blinds,picture frames, wall hangings, stools, chests, seating, antimacassars,seating covers and cases, textile cabinets.

Anther combination according to the invention consists at least of apiece of furniture or furnishing as described and, arranged at the pieceof furniture or furnishing, a second element, wherein the second elementis detachably and/or removably fastened to the piece of furniture orfurnishing by fastening means.

In all of the described inventive embodiments, the fastening means maybe a hook-and-loop fastener, buttons, buttonholes, comprise a zipper, afastening ribbon etc.

The second element can have a decorative element and/or a functionalelement. The second element used in all embodiments is especially asecond textile element, e.g. a decorative material. The second textileis especially made from a different, higher-quality and/or delicatematerial. However, the second element may also be made from othermaterials and/or comprise a functional element, such as a clock, an LEDmonitor, a piece of jewellery, a mirror, a light, a pocket, etc. Thesecond element can be removed from the first (especially functional)element, for example, for the purpose of cleaning or washing the firstand/or second element. For example, a high-quality, removable andpersonalized, exchangeable decorative fabric can be attached tocurtains, bed linen and hand towels.

The second element may particularly have further fastening means forfastening at least one further decorative element and/or functionalelement. For example, a functional element can be optionally attached toa decorative element.

The second element preferably has complementary fastening means forfastening the second element to the first textile element. Candidatefastening means in this embodiment can again be all known detachablefastening means, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, buttonholes,zippers. The second element has complementary fastening means forconnecting with the fastening means arranged at the first element.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Further objects and advantages of the invention result from thefollowing description of specific embodiments using the enclosedfigures. They show in

FIG. 1 an embodiment of inventive bed linen;

FIG. 2 an embodiment of an inventive curtain;

FIG. 3 embodiments of inventive towels;

FIG. 4 an embodiment of an inventive bag;

FIG. 5 embodiments of inventive boots or shoes;

FIG. 6 an embodiment of an inventive bathrobe;

FIG. 7 an embodiment of an inventive jacket;

FIG. 8 embodiments of inventive trousers, an inventive belt,T-shirt/pullover and scarf;

FIG. 9 an embodiment of an inventive cap and an inventive glove;

FIG. 10 an embodiment of an inventive picture frame;

FIG. 11 an embodiment of an inventive stool or an inventive chest;

FIG. 12 embodiments of inventive tablecloths;

FIG. 13 embodiments of inventive napkins or place settings;

FIG. 14 an embodiment of a textile cupboard;

FIG. 15 an embodiment of an inventive lamp;

FIG. 16 an embodiment of an inventive louver curtain;

FIG. 17 an embodiment of an inventive roller blind;

FIG. 18 an embodiment of an inventive bed;

FIG. 19 an embodiment of a chair antimacassar in two views;

FIG. 20 an embodiment of an inventive blanket; and

FIG. 21 an embodiment of an inventive wall covering.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an inventive bed linen in the form of a(large) duvet cover 1 a, a (small) pillow case 2 a and a case 3 a for aneck roll. The functional basic elements 1 b, 2 b, 3 b of cases 1 a, 2a, 3 a have, as known, openings for inserting a duvet or a pillow. Forpersonalization, removable decorative fabrics 1 c, 2 c or 3 c arearranged by means of fastening means, for instance, a hook-and-loopfastener, both on the duvet cover 1 a, the pillow case 2 a and the neckroll cover 3 a. To facilitate, for example, careful washing of thepillow case and duvet cover, the decorative fabrics 1 c, 2 c, 3 c aredetachably arranged at the functional elements 1 b, 2 b or 3 b. In thisway, the base elements 1 b, 2 b, 3 b can be cleaned under conditionsdifferent from those of more delicate fabrics 1 c, 2 c, 3 c which areusually made from another material.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of an inventive curtain or shower curtain 4a. By virtue of the detachable fastening of a removable decorativematerial 4 c at functional element 4 b, which can be suspended on a polevia loops 4 d, the base element 4 b can be given a different appearanceon one hand by replacing the decorative material 4 c. On the other hand,the decorative material 4 c can be removed from a shower curtain 4 abefore the shower is used.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of inventive towels 5 a. The removableelement 5 c, e.g., a decorative textile element in the form of a sashalong the length or breadth of the base element 5 b, can be detachablyattached to the towel base element 5 b, which performs the dryingfunction and therefore has a much larger surface area than thedecorative element 5 c. The decorative fabric 5 c can also be arrangedin a corner of the hand towel 5 a. The decorative fabric 5 c can havecolours, logos, images, patterns, etc, specifically for hotels, forexample. Moreover, instead of the decorative fabric 5 c, a detachablesecond element made from any other material, such as plastic, can beused. In this way, each towel 5 a can be personalized, with theremovable element 5 c and, for the purpose of washing, the base element5 b capable of being removed. In addition, standard hand towel baseelements 5 b can be offered with fastening means, which can bepersonalized with a specific decorative element 5 c.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of an inventive bag 6 a. It has a handle 6 dand a container 6 e. A decorative fabric or decorative element isarranged at the visible exterior 6 b of the container 6 e of the bag 6 aby means of fastening means 6 c for detachably fastening a secondelement. Since, in accordance with the invention, the second element isremovable, the appearance of the bag 6 a can be personalized to suit theuser.

FIG. 5 shows various inventive embodiments of boots 7 a and an inventiveshoe and slippers 7 a, to the exterior 7 b of which a decorative fabricpart 7 c or a different material is detachably and removably orexchangeably fastened. In addition or by way of alternative to thedecorative fabric 7 c, a functional element or accessory, such as aclock 7 d, may be removably arranged at the exterior 7 b of the shoe 7 aor boot 7 a.

FIG. 6 shows an item of clothing, namely a coat or bathrobe 8 a in frontand rear views. Arranged on the exterior 8 b of the functional part ofthe coat 8 a, which can be made from standard, rugged and easilywashable material, is a two-dimensional decorative element 8 c, whoseshape can be essentially adapted to the exterior 8 b of the coat 8 a.Although the removable and interchangeable decorative element 8 c isprimarily intended to determine the appearance of the bathrobe 8 a, itmay also have functional parts, such as pockets.

FIG. 7 shows jackets 9 a in two different embodiments. Removableelements 9 c are arranged at the exterior 9 b or in the region of thecuffs 9 d of the jackets 9 a. In the first embodiment of the jacket 9 a,for example, cuffs 9 c can be provided as removable elements, which arearranged at the jacket by means of detachable fastening means. A clock 9e or other accessory may additionally be permanently or detachablyfastened to a removable cuff 9 c, for example, via further fasteningmeans arranged at element 9 c.

The cuffs 9 c can also be worn functionally as a wristwatch strapwithout the jacket, with a detachable or permanently arranged clock 9 e,or be worn as an accessory. Apart from a clock 9 e, other functionalelements or decorative elements, such as LED monitors and the like canbe arranged.

In the second embodiment example, the rear exterior 9 b of the jacket 9a is fitted with a removable element 9 c, which consists of anon-washable material or a material to be treated in a manner differentfrom the base element of the jacket 9 a.

Of course, both embodiment forms of the jacket can be combined.

FIG. 8 shows further items of clothing, including a pair of trousers 10a, with a second two-dimensional, especially textile, element 10 c. Thisis arranged detachably and removably at the exterior 10 b of thetrousers 10 a and can in turn be fitted with an accessory 10 d or afunctional element (such as a clock).

The base 11 b of a belt 11 a can, for example, be fitted with aremovable element 11 c, at which is arranged an LED monitor withchanging pictures. The element 11 c can, for example, hide the beltbuckle.

Of course, the second elements (decorative elements and/or functionalelements) can be removably arranged in different variants at all kindsof garments, such as T-shirts/pullovers, scarves, or, as shown in FIG.9, on the exterior 12 b, 13 b of a cap 12 a or of a glove 13 a. Theremovable material, which usually consists of a fabric different fromthat of the functional base, can be fitted with jewellery, accessories,functional elements, etc, which have to be removed when the base iscleaned for care reasons.

FIG. 10 shows an inventive picture frame 14 a, whose frame element 14 bhas fastening means for detachable fastening of a decorative material 14c in an area delimited by the frame element 14 b. This form of inventiveembodiment also allows the picture frame 14 a to be attached to the wallof a room as decoration without any picture. For example, if a pictureis replaced or removed, the frame section 14 b need not be removed andstored. Instead, a decorative element 14 c can cover the interior areatemporarily or permanently. The decorative element 14 c can, forexample, be a textile element, but also consist of paper, cardboard,etc. The element 14 c can be printed, patterned or be decorated in someother way. In accordance with the invention, means are provided forremovable fastening of the decorative element.

FIG. 11 shows a stool 15 a or a chest 15 a. The invention also extendsin principle to furniture, especially furniture, whose exterior 15 b isfitted with a textile material. Thus, the stool 15 a or the chest 15 ahas fastening means for detachable fastening of one or moretwo-dimensional or profiled decorative elements 15 c. The removabilityof the decorative elements 15 c ensures that the appearance of the stool15 a or the chest 15 a can always be adjusted to the environment.

FIG. 12 shows further inventive embodiments. Thus, a rectangular area 16b of a tablecloth 16 a can also be detachably connected to an equallyrectangular, removable decorative fabric 16 c. The decorative fabric 16c can also have a rectangular shape and, once attached to the surface 16b, can leave a peripheral border area of the surface 16 b exposed toview. For example, decorative fabrics 16 c of different size can beprovided for a certain tablecloth 16 a. This allows the tablecloth to beadapted to table surfaces of different size and shape. For example, acorresponding oval decorative element 16 c could conceivably be attachedto the base element 16 b for oval tables. Furthermore, the size of thedecorative material 16 c can be adjusted to the size of the table, suchthat, for example, precisely the entire table surface is covered by thedecorative fabric 16 c.

The decorative element 16 c, however, as shown in the second embodimentof the tablecloth 16 a, can also be configured as a frame and only covera border area of the surface 16 b of the tablecloth 16 a.

The situation is similar in the case of the napkins or place settings 17a shown in FIG. 13. Here, the decorative element 17 c can cover aninternal area of the surface 17 b of the napkin 17 a, a border area, orthe area of a corner (or side) of the surface 17 b. The fastening meansare attached such that the decorative element 17 c and thus one or moredesigns of the napkin 17 a can be attached in one or more ways.

The invention, as FIGS. 14 to 19 show, can also be executed inconnection with furniture and furnishings.

Thus, FIG. 14 shows a textile cupboard 18 a having a textile surface 18b, to which a two-dimensional, especially a textile, decorative element18 c is removably attached, for example, by means of a hook-and-loopfastener. The decorative element 18 c may also have a functionalelement, such as a mirror. The mirror may be arranged permanently orremovably at the decorative element 18 c.

FIG. 15 shows a lamp 19 a with a lampshade 19 b. At the lower rim of thelampshade 19 b is arranged a detachable decorative element 19 c in theform of a strip.

FIG. 16 shows a louver curtain 20 a with several curtain elements orlamellas 20 d, 20 e and 20 f that slide towards each other. Identical ordifferent two-dimensional decorative elements 20 c may be removablyfastened to the surface of one or more of the sliding elements 20 d, 20e and 20 f.

A roller blind 21 a shown in FIG. 17 has a screening area 21 b. Aremovably attached decorative element 21 c is provided in the area ofthe lower edge of the screening area 21 b. When the screening area 21 bis pulled up or rolled away, the visible surface of the screening area21 b is rolled away completely, such that only the decorative element 21c or a part of it is visible.

FIG. 18 shows a bed 20 a, whose base has a free surface 20 b at its topend and/or lower end, said surface being provided with fastening meansto which a decorative element 20 c is detachably attached.

FIG. 19 shows a side view and a rear view of a chair antimacassar 21 ato which decorative elements 21 c have been fastened to different sides.

As shown in FIG. 20, the invention can be executed in connection withany kind of blanket, for example in connection with a picnic blanket 22a. One or both surfaces 22 b of the blanket 22 a can be connected to adetachable functional or decorative element 22 c. The decorative element22 c can be detachably arranged at one or both surfaces 22 b bydifferent means, such as hook-and-loop fasteners. The element 22 c can,for example, be a protection against damp, which can be arranged on theunderside 22 b of the blanket 22 a, 22 b, or a decorative element 22 b,which can be arranged on the upper side 22 b of the blanket 22 a.

FIG. 21 shows a further inventive embodiment. A wall covering 23 (e.g.of fabric) has a specially coated surface 23 b, on which identical ordifferent decorative elements 23 c can be removably arranged and undercircumstances anywhere on the surface 23 b. Especially, the decorativematerial for the decorative elements 23 c can be a material differentfrom that of the wall covering material. In this way, rooms can bepersonalized in different ways and without much effort at any time.Two-dimensional textile elements, posters and the like could conceivablybe fastened to a wall covering, which has permanently mounted fasteningmeans for that purpose.

In general, the second elements have a two-dimensional configuration andare arranged at a free area on the first element.

The decorative element and/or the functional element can be detachablyattached to the base element by any detachable fastening means, such ashook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, zippers, etc. In all inventiveembodiments, the decorative element can have a single or multi-partconfiguration and be removably fastened to the base element by one ormore kinds of any fastening means.

Moreover, the decorative element can have means for fulfillingadditional functions, such as the provision of pockets for an item ofclothing, further fastening means, for example, for fastening am objectsuch as a clock, and so on.

Protection is sought for all features, individually and in combination,in connection with the invention. The features described in theembodiments are especially intended to be combinable with each other.

1. A textile, comprising a first textile element and, arranged at saidfirst textile element, fastening means for fastening a second element tosaid first textile element.
 2. The textile in accordance with claim 1,wherein said fastening means comprise at least one selected from thegroup consisting of hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, button holes,zippers, and fastening ribbons.
 3. A combination of a textile and asecond element, wherein the textile comprises a first textile elementand, arranged at said first textile element, fastening means forfastening said second element to said first textile element, whereinsaid second element is detachably or removably fastened to said firsttextile element by means of said fastening means.
 4. The combination inaccordance with claim 3, wherein said second element has a decorativeelement and/or a functional element.
 5. The combination in accordancewith claim 3, wherein said fastening means comprise at least oneselected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons,button holes, zippers, and fastening ribbons.
 6. The combination inaccordance with claim 3, wherein said second element has fastening meansfor fastening at least one further decorative element and/or functionalelement thereon.
 7. The combination in accordance with claim 3, whereinsaid second element has complementary fastening means for fastening saidsecond element to said first textile element.
 8. An item of clothing oraccessory, comprising a first functional element and, arranged at saidfirst functional element, fastening means for fastening a second elementto said first element.
 9. The item of clothing or accessory inaccordance with claim 8, wherein said fastening means comprise at leastone selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fasteners,buttons, button holes, zippers, and fastening ribbons.
 10. A combinationof an item of clothing or accessory and a second element, wherein saiditem of clothing or accessory comprises fastening means for fasteningsaid second element to said item of clothing or accessory, wherein saidsecond element is detachably or removably fastened to said item ofclothing or accessory by means of said fastening means.
 11. Thecombination in accordance with claim 10, wherein said second element hasa decorative element and/or a functional element.
 12. The combination inaccordance with claim 10, wherein said fastening means comprise at leastone selected from the group consisting of hook-and-loop fasteners,buttons, button holes, zippers, and fastening ribbons.
 13. Thecombination in accordance with claim 11, wherein said second element hasfastening means for fastening at least one further decorative elementand/or functional element.
 14. The combination in accordance with claim10, said second element has complementary fastening means for fasteningsaid second element to said item of clothing or accessory.
 15. A pieceof furniture or furnishing, comprising a first functional element and,arranged at said first functional element, fastening means for fasteninga second element to said first element.
 16. The piece of furniture orfurnishing in accordance with claim 15, wherein said fastening meanscomprise at least one selected from the group consisting ofhook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, button holes, zippers, and fasteningribbons.
 17. A combination of an item of furniture or furnishing and asecond element, wherein said item of furniture or furnishing comprisesfastening means for fastening said second element to said item offurniture or furnishing, wherein said second element is detachably orremovably fastened to said piece of furniture or furnishing by means ofsaid fastening means.
 18. The combination in accordance with claim 17,wherein said second element has a decorative element and/or a functionalelement.
 19. The combination in accordance with claim 17, wherein saidsecond element has fastening means for fastening at least one furtherdecorative element and/or functional element.
 20. The combination inaccordance with claim 17, wherein said second element has complementaryfastening means for fastening said second element to said item ofclothing or accessory.